Smithton, Missouri facts for kids
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Smithton, Missouri
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| City of Smithton | |
Location of Smithton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 1,681.06/sq mi (649.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65350
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-68384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395902 |
Smithton is a small city located in Pettis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 570 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 506. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Smithton's Story
Smithton was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1859. This process is called "platting." The city was likely named after an important person. It could be Gen. George R. Smith, who helped build railroads. Or it might be named after General Thomas A. Smith. Both were important figures in Missouri's past.
Where is Smithton?
Smithton is a small city when it comes to its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. It's a compact community.
Who Lives in Smithton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 309 | — | |
| 1880 | 307 | −0.6% | |
| 1890 | 369 | 20.2% | |
| 1900 | 420 | 13.8% | |
| 1910 | 346 | −17.6% | |
| 1920 | 331 | −4.3% | |
| 1930 | 340 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 404 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 339 | −16.1% | |
| 1960 | 395 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 402 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 559 | 39.1% | |
| 1990 | 532 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 510 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 570 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 506 | −11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
A Snapshot of the People
In 2010, there were 570 people living in Smithton. These people made up 206 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 151 were families.
Most of the people living in Smithton were White. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in Smithton had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. A few had a male head of household without a wife. About one-quarter of households were not families.
The average age of people in Smithton was about 33.5 years old. Over 32% of the residents were under 18. About 9.5% of the population was 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females than males.
Learning in Smithton
Smithton has schools that help young people learn and grow. The main school for older students is Smithton High School. There is also an organization called Smithton Revival. These places are important for the community's education.
See also
In Spanish: Smithton (Misuri) para niños
